BIOPOD is an ecosystem services consultancy that democratizes creating and implementing modular remediation of wetland ecosystems by creating hyper-localized supply chains and social networks.
Who Are We
We aim to lower the barrier of entry to wetland restoration by providing our customers with customized educational and instructional kits that enable them to construct, deploy, and study bio pods tailor-made for their locales. We see Biopods as vehicles to mobilize entire populations to combat the degradation of wetlands globally and take agency over their water and ecosystem health.
What We Do
Our Mission
We believe in fostering a harmonious world where humans and more-than-human entities thrive. Our mission is to empower communities to co-create resilient, biodiverse urban ecosystems. Biopods are more than just sustainable solutions—they're heartfelt commitments to healing our shared home, Earth. Together, we cultivate thriving ecosystems, bridging traditional wisdom and innovative design strategies for a harmonious future where every voice, plant, and creature flourishes.
What We Believe
We engage communities through hands-on activities that empower them to take control of their water supplies, while introducing actionable tools for education, bioremediation, and rewilding efforts. By simplifying the complexities of ecosystems, we help people better understand their environment and redefine their relationship with the land. Our approach democratizes access to climate-resilient strategies, enabling communities to lead and strengthen their own local infrastructures.
Meet Our Team
A diverse and experienced group of passionate individuals united by a common goal—driving sustainable change. With expertise spanning various industries and cultures, we bring unique perspectives and innovative solutions to every challenge, working together to build a more resilient and eco-friendly future for all.
Avantika Velho
Co-founder, CEO
Manini Banerjee
Co-founder, COO
Skylar Perez
Chief Science Officer
Malvika Agarwal
Chief Design Officer
Joel Young
Chief Community Officer
David Velho
Chief Technology Officer
Our Partners
A diverse and experienced group of passionate individuals united by a common goal—driving sustainable change. With expertise spanning various industries and cultures, we bring unique perspectives and innovative solutions to every challenge, working together to build a more resilient and eco-friendly future for all.
Katia Zolotovsky
Co-founder Faculty Lead, Northeastern, USA
Sue Van Hook
Mycology Advisor, Ecovative, USA
Wenley Ferguson
Restoration Advisor, Save the Bay, USA
Hope Leeson
Botany Advisor, RISD, USA
Jennifer Bissonnette
Ecology Advisor, RISD, USA
Georgia Rhodes
Imaging Advisor, RISD, USA
Nandini Velho
Canopy Collective, Goa, India
Shri Aleixo Sequeira
Environmental Minister, Goa, India
Haruka Tabuchi
Lab of Restorative Ecology, Japan
Jenny Harborne
Imago Architects, London, UK
Ryan Kopp
Stormwater Center, Providence, USA
Barnaby Evans
Waterfire Center, Providence, USA